Surf these sites: Cost, Quality & Outcomes Study-National Center for Early Development & Learning -- Children in quality care programs when they were 3 and 4 years old scored better on math, language and social skills development through the early elementary years than children in poor-quality care. Creative Research, Inc. -- Public records research firms. Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services - Early Childhood Research Institute -- The CLAS Institute identifies, evaluates, and promotes effective and appropriate early intervention and preschool practices that are sensitive to culturally and linguistically diverse children and families. Early Childhood Care and Development -- Early childhood care and development, children 0-8, with an international focus. Includes information on programming, childhood development theory, policy, research, health, parenting, gender, and more. Early Childhood Reform in Seven Communities -- The Studies of Education Reform project was initiated by the Office of Education Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, to examine the implementation and effects of twelve significant education reform strategies, including student assessment, parent community involvement, uses of technology, and early childhood services. Harvard Center for Children''s Health -- Turning what we know, into what we do to improve the health and well being of children. Investing in Our Children -- Investing in Our Children: What We Know and Don''t Know About the Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Interventions Long-Term Outcomes of Early Childhood Programs -- A review of the effects of early childhood programs on the development of children from low-income families, focusing on cognitive and school outcomes National Center for the Early Childhood Workforce -- The overarching mission of the Center for the Child Care Workforce is to assure high quality, affordable child care services by upgrading the training and compensation of teachers and providers. The CCW addresses its mission through policy and program development, research and evaluation, and public education activities at the national, state and local levels. National Centre for Early Development and Learning -- Research at the National Center for Early Development & Learning (NCEDL), focuses on enhancing the cognitive, social and emotional development of children from birth through age eight. National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education -- The Early Childhood Institute (ECI) sponsors comprehensive and challenging research in order to help ensure that America''s young children are successful in school and beyond -- and to enhance their quality of life and that of their families. U.S.Census Bureau-Child Care Statistics -- Data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation about child care arrangements. Includes weekly child care costs, and preschooler care arrangements.
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